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How are Salt and Vinegar setting themselves apart from the competition?

The food is certainly a cut above, and yet it’s well-priced.

And don’t worry about the produce being fresh. The fish is delivered fresh daily and cooked to order. The chefs will not be suffering frostbite to the fingers from pulling out any ingredients from the bottom of a freezer.

So, what was for starter?

On reflection, we definitely didn’t need a starter.

Anne picked the prawn cocktail, which looked like a main meal itself. A good handful of prawns were dropped on top of a mountain of salad. The creamy sauce, with a hint of lemon, added to the freshness of the bite-sized prawns.

Prawn salad (Image: Glasgow Live)

I opted for the scallops, and was delighted with my choice. Three fat, juicy pieces of seafood smothered in breadcrumbs and served with salad and a tangy tartare sauce.

Scallops (Image: Glasgow Live)

What tempted you mains wise?

In addition to a range of fresh fish, the menu also offers burgers, chicken and pasta.

But you can’t go to a chippy without getting a fish supper.

I was immediately filled with jealousy when Anne’s haddock in batter was brought to the table.

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The white fillet inside the crispy batter was fresh and melted in the mouth. I know, because I had to steal a bite or three.

Salt and Vinegar may specialise in fish, but I was more than impressed with my pork sausage, which was delicately fried in a golden crisp batter.

Sausage supper (Image: Glasgow Live)

Both mains were served with thick, hand-cut chips - as good as you’ll find in any Glasgow chip shop.

And of course, paying an extra 30p for a helping of pickles was a must. Sides of mushy peas, bread, fritters and onion rings are also available.

What was the service like?

The staff were rushed off their feet - not a bad complaint for a new restaurant to have. The manager had to turn away punters who hadn’t booked in advance.

But to their credit, the friendly staff rose to the challenge and looked to have everything under control.

The interior of Salt and Vinegar (Image: Pierre Guillemin Photography/Salt and Vinegar/Facebook)

How much did it cost?

For a soft drink, starter and main each, the bill came to a more than reasonable £32 - meaning I still had plenty left in my wallet to enjoy the weekend - or make that trip across the road to the Shed.

Any other interesting features?

Salt and Vinegar offers BYOB. Yes, you can bring your own booze, and the table next to us took full advantage as they plonked a few cans of Tennent’s Lager on to the table.